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September 2020 Current Affairs Test

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Question 1

Consider the following statements with respect to Jal Jeevan Mission:

1) It aims to provide drinking water supply to all households by 2024

2) The mission mainly focuses only on infrastructure creation for water supply.

Which of the following statements is are correct?

Question 2

With reference to the National Population Register, consider the following statements

1) It is mandatory for every usual resident of India to register in NPR.

2) The NPR database would contain demographic as well as biometric particulars.

3) NPR would be conducted in India for the first time alongside Census 2021.

Question 3

The World Bank has recently put the publication of Ease OF Doing Business Report on hold to sort out some issues with methodology. With reference to the Ease of Doing Business report, consider the following statements
1) The data for computing the index for India are obtained from entrepreneurs in Mumbai and Delhi.

2) ‘Paying Taxes’ is one of the parameters considered in the ranking.

3) India’s ranking has been steadily improving over the last 5 years.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 4

Which of the statements given below is/are correct?

1) The Govt. of Japan has committed Official Development Assistance loan of an amount of Rs. 3,500 crore for the COVID-19 Crisis Emergency Response Support.

2) A Steering Committee has been recently constituted for development of Surface Coal Gasification in India under the chairmanship of Amit Shah comprising of members from the Ministry of Coal.

Question 5

Which among the following statements is/are correct?

1) India aims for 50 million tonnes (MT) coal gasification by 2024 with investments worth over Rs. 4 lakh crores.

2) For encouraging use of clean sources of fuel, government has provided for a concession of 20% on revenue share of coal used for gasification.

Question 6

With reference to Environment Performance Index, consider the following events

1) It is published annually by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

2) India’s performance in 2020 was worst among all South Asian countries except Afghanistan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 7

Which of the following areas of business regulation are covered in Doing Business Report (DB) of the World Bank?

1) Trading across borders

2) Getting Electricity

3) Resolving Insolvency

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Question 8

Consider the following statements regarding the Technology Centre Systems Programme:

1) It is being implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

2) Its aim is to create a skilled workforce for the IT Sector only.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Question 9

Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to coal gasification?

1) It involves conversion of coal to syngas.

2) It is more environment friendly and energy efficient than conventional coal burning.

Select the correct option

Question 10

Consider the following statements with respect to Mission Karamyogi:

1) It is a National Program for Capacity Building of migrant workers in the unorganised sector.

2) One of its components is a Capacity Building Commission for approving annual capacity building programmes.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Question 11

Which of the following country(s) is/are participant to the East Asia Summit?

1) Canada

2) New Zealand

3) Russia

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Question 12

Consider the following statements regarding Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI).

1) SCRI was proposed by Germany as a trilateral approach to trade, with India and Australia.

2) It aims to attract FDI in Indo-Pacific region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 13

Consider the following statements regarding UNSC committee 1267

1) UN Security Council (UNSC), has rejected Pakistan’s attempts to list Indians as designated terrorists under its 1267 Committee for counterterrorism sanctions.

2) UNSC committee 1267 was established in the year 2001, by Resolution 1267

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 14

Consider the following statements regarding India-Russia bilateral relations:

1) INDRA is a joint, annual military exercise conducted by India and Russia.

2) Both India and Russia are members of Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 15

Consider the following statements:

1) Senkaku Islands dispute, or Diaoyu Islands dispute, concerns a territorial dispute over a group of uninhabited islands in the East China Sea.

2) East China Sea region is frequented by Hurricanes, Maysak being the most recent.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 16

Consider the following statements with respect to POSHAN Abhiyaan:

1) Every year the Poshan Maah is celebrated under POSHAN Abhiyaan (PM’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment), which was launched in 2018.

2) The objective of the Poshan Maah is to encourage Jan Bhagidaari, in order to create a Jan Andolan, for addressing malnutrition amongst young children, and women and to ensure health and nutrition for everyone.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Question 17

Consider the following statements:

1) The moon is known to have iron rich rocks.

2) Presence of water in liquid form is confirmed on the moon.

3) The Chandrayaan 3 is planned to have 3 components - orbiter,rover and lander like chandrayaan 2.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Question 18

With reference to mercy petition filed by a convict facing the death penalty in India, consider the following statements:

1) The mercy petition cannot be claimed by the convict as his/her right and is at the discretion of the authority to which it is made.

2) A mercy petition can be filed not only with the President of India but also a state governor.

3) After a mercy petition is filed with the President, it is forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs for recommendations.


Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the Accelerating CCS Technologies (ACT) initiative:

1) It is an international initiative to facilitate research development in CO2 capture, transport, utilization and storage.

2) India is member of the ACT initiative.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 20

Which of the following statements regarding the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index?

1) It was first developed in 2010 by Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

2) NITI Aayog as the nodal agency has been assigned the responsibility of leveraging the monitoring mechanism of the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) to drive reforms.

3) According to Global MPI 2020, India is 102nd among 107 countries.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Question 21

Consider the following statements with regard to World Solar Technology Summit:

1) It has been organized by the World Bank to promote collaboration for R&D in the field of Clean Energy.

2) The 3rd World Solar Technology Summit will be held in 2020.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Question 22

Which of the following statements regarding ‘Hunar Haat’ is/are correct?

1) It provides market and opportunity to master artisans and craftsmen from remote areas of the country.

2) Focus of these will be on indigenous exquisite Indian toys.

Select the correct answer:

Question 23

Consider the following statements regarding POWERGRID:

1) It is a public limited company under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power, Government of India.

2) It is a Maharatna company, engaged in the business of power transmission.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Question 24

In which State/UT does the Spanggur Lake lie?

Question 25

Recently the word “Mysticellus franki” was in news. It is related to which of the following?

Question 26

Which of the following statements regarding Aatmanirbhar Bharat ARISE-ANIC Initiative is/are correct?

1) It will support deserving applied research–based innovations by providing funding support of up to Rs 50 lakh.

2) ISRO will be one of the driving agencies for this programme.

Select the correct option

Question 27

Marawah Island sometimes seen in the news is located in?

Question 28

Which of the following is incorrectly matched?

Question 29

‘Sycamore’, sometimes seen in the news, refers to

Question 30

With reference to Quantum Computing sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements,

1) A quantum computer can have speed which is way faster than even the fastest supercomputers which we have at present.

2) India’s first Quantum computer has been set up at IIT Kharagpur.

3) Quantum Supremacy refers to the level when a quantum computers speed of computation reaches the level of supercomputers.

Question 31

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan?

1) It is a special economic and comprehensive package equivalent to 20% of India’s GDP.

2) Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme is launched under it to provide collateral free credit to the NBFC Sector.

3) Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme 2.0 has been launched under it to provide fresh lending to MSME and individuals.

Select the correct option

Question 32

Which of the following statements regarding the Methane Hydrate as a fuel is/are correct?

1) Krishna Godavari Basin is rich in methane hydrate.

2) Methane hydrate is formed when hydrogen-bonded water and methane gas come into contact at high pressures and low temperatures in oceans.

Select the correct answer:

Question 33

Recently the Lok Sabha adopted a motion to do away with Question Hour. Consider the following statements regarding Question Hour and Zero hour:

1) The first hour of every sitting of Parliament is generally reserved for the asking and answering of question is called Zero Hour.

2) The time immediately following the Zero Hour has come to be known as Question Hour.

Which of the above statement / statements is / are correct:

Question 34

Recently some scientists announced the discovery of Phosphine gas in the atmosphere of Venus. In the context of this, consider the following statements

1) The temperature of Venus is too high, and its atmosphere is highly acidic in comparison to Earth.

2) Phosphine is known to be produced only through biological process, and not through any naturally occurring chemical process.

3) The presence of Phosphine conclusively suggests that life can exist on Venus.

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Question 35

Which of the following statements with respect to PM eVIDYA is/are correct?

1) It aims to unify all the online and on -air initiatives for multi-mode access to education.

2) It includes SWAYAM PRABHA which is an online platform to MOOCs.

Select the correct option:

Question 36

Which of the following is/are related to the Israel’s relations with Arab world?

1) Arab Peace Initiative

2) Abraham Accords

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Question 37

Recently The Madras High Court expressed its reservations over entertaining a public interest litigation petition which opposed the inclusion of birds under the definition of ‘pet animals’ that could be domesticated and kept in captivity under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Pet Shop) Rules of 2018. Consider the following statements regarding the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Pet Shop) Rules of 2018:

(1) Under the Rules no person can operate a pet shop or carry on with the business of trade in pet animals without a certificate of registration from the State Animal Welfare Board.

(2) The rules provide standards for accommodation, infrastructure, housing, general care, veterinary care and other operational requirements.

Which of the above statement / statements is / are correct:

Question 38

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Mission Shakti’ :

1) It was an Anti Satellite Missile test to being down satellites in Geostationary Orbit.

2) The interceptor missile was a three-stage missile with two solid rocket boosters.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Question 39

Consider the following statements regarding the Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHC):

1) It is a sub scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban.

2) Its aim is to create rental housing for the middle class in the metropolitans.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Question 40

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1) Global Initiative to reduce Land Degradation and Coral Reef program were launched at G20 Environment Ministers Meet.

2) The Global Initiative on Reducing Land Degradation aims to strengthen the implementation of existing frameworks to prevent, halt, and reverse land degradation within G20 member states and globally.

Select the correct option:

Question 41

Recently Markets regulator SEBI allowed emerging investment vehicles REITs and InvITs to list on stock exchanges operating in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). Consider the following statements in this regard:

1) A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a company that owns, operates, or finances income-generating real estate.

2) An Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvITs) is like a mutual fund, which enables direct investment of small amounts of money from possible individual/institutional investors in infrastructure to earn a small portion of the income as return.

3) An IFSC deliberately provides Indian corporates with easier access to global financial markets, and to complement and promote further development of financial markets in India.

Which of the above statement/statements is /are correct?

Question 42

Consider the following statements about ‘The Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Ordinance, 2020’:

1) Existing mandis established under APMC Acts have been included in the definition of trade area

2) No market fee or cess or levy , under any State APMC Act or any other State law, shall be levied on any farmer or trader

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Question 43

Consider the following statements regarding the Global Action on Disability (GLAD) Network:

1) It is a coordination body of bilateral and multilateral donors and agencies working for development of persons with disabilities.

2) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India is a member of the Network.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Question 44

Which of the following is/are the potential impact(s) of sale of Government securities by the Reserve Bank of India?

1) Increase in liquidity in the market.

2) Increase in interest rates.

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Question 45

A meeting of the Quad Foreign Ministers is scheduled to take place in Tokyo in October, the earlier, the meeting was expected to be held in New Delhi. Consider following statement regarding Quad:

1) Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is the informal strategic dialogue between India, USA, Japan and Australia.

2) The idea of Quad was first mooted by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2007

Which of the above statement / statements is / are correct:

Question 46

Recently in a major development, the Atlanta-based Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised its guidelines to acknowledge that the “main way” the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) spreads is through aerosols. Consider the following statements regarding CDC:

1) CDC is a public health institute, under the World Health Organization (WHO).

2) Its main goal is to protect public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability.

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Question 47

Ahead of the 42nd meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on October 5, 21 states have opted for Option 1, to get their compensation dues subject to the condition that the Council extends the cess collection period beyond 2022. What are the two options available with the states?

1) Borrow Rs 97,000 crore (shortfall only on account of GST implementation) from a special window facilitated by the RBI.

2) Complete shortfall of Rs 2.35 lakh crore (including Rs 1.38 lakh crore shortfall due to Covid-19 pandemic) from the market.

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Question 48

Recently on the Meenachil river Rainfall gauges and scales installed to assess flash flooding by Meenachil River Protection Council (MRPC). Consider the following statements regarding Meenachil river:

1) The Meenachil River is formed by several streams originating from the Eastern Ghats.

2) River flows through the heart of Kottayam district of Kerala state.

3) The river has witnessed floods for the three consecutive monsoons since 2018

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Question 49

Consider the following statements regarding grants for Rural Local Bodies recommended by the 15th Finance Commission.

1) Grants have been recommended only for two tiers of the Panchayati Raj.

2) Total size of the grants is Rs. 60, 750 crore in 2020-21

Which of the following statement(s) is/ are correct?

Question 50

Eight Rajya Sabha MPs were suspended for unruly behavior in the House. In this context consider the following statements:

1) The constitution mentions the process of disqualifying the members of Lok sabha.

2) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha has the power to disqualify the member of Rajya Sabha directly like the speaker of Lok sabha.

Which of the following statement(s) is/ are correct?

Question 51

Recently a ‘Special report on Sustainable Recovery’ was presented against the backdrop of the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. In this context, consider the following statements:

1) This report is presented by International Energy Agency (IEA) in collaboration with Niti Ayog.

2) Electricity, transportation, buildings, industry, and sustainable biofuels are key sectors for creating jobs.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Question 52

Consider the following statements:

1) ‘Fit Hai to Hit Hai’ campaign is launched by Union HRD Ministry.

2) Under this GOI aims to ensure that India stands among the Top 10 countries at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Question 53

Consider the following statements:

1) The economic capital framework of RBI is based on the recommendation of the Vivek Debroy committee.

2) It aims to transfer the surplus of RBI to the Government of India.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Question 54

Parliament has passed the National Forensic Sciences University Bill 2020 with the Rajya Sabha clearing it. The Lok Sabha has already approved the Bill. In this context consider the following statements:

1) The Bill is to establish the Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar and the Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Sciences, New Delhi, as a National Forensic Sciences University, Gujarat

2) Criminal justice plays an important role in the justice delivery system; hence, the establishment of this University will promote research in the field of forensic science.

Which of the following is/are correct?

Question 55

Recently, National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) has started work on Shinkun La Tunnel. In this context consider the following statements:

1) Shinkun La Tunnel will be the world’s longest high-altitude.

2) The tunnel is proposed to be built on the border between Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Question 56

Recently Government slashes prices of RT-PCR tests. In this context consider the following statements:

1) The RT-PCR test is a nucleic test that detects the replication of viral RNA.

2) It takes less time than the antigen test.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Question 57

Recently Parliament passed ECA (Amendment) Bill 2020 which is aimed at deregulating commodities such as cereals, pulses, oilseeds, edible oils, onion, and potatoes. Consider the following statements regarding Provisions of the act:

(1) It includes commodities like cereals, pulses, oilseeds, edible oils, onion, and potatoes from the list of essential commodities.

(2) The Act gives powers to the state government to add or remove a commodity in the Schedule.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Question 58

In order to promote potential technology solutions for enhancing farm mechanization with special emphasis on women-friendly equipment, a hackathon named “KRITAGYA” has been planned by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP). Consider the following statements in this regards:

(1) It overall aims to enhance automation and mechanization to increase farm productivity and profitability and to reduce the drudgery.

(2) It helps in enhancing the learning capabilities, innovations and disruptive solutions, employability, and entrepreneurial drive in Farm Mechanization sector.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Question 59

Recently, Indian Navy has undertaken Passage Exercise or PASSEX Exercises. In this context, consider the following statements:

1) The recently concluded passage exercise was between India and Japan.

2) Indian naval ships Sahyadri and karmuk were present for this exercise.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Question 60

On the first anniversary of Fit India Movement, consider the following statements:

1) Age related fitness protocols have been released by the Youth Ministry and Health Ministry.

2) These protocols have been envisaged for three age groups.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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